Top Rankings
Westminster ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,021 students in Westminster ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Westminster ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
20 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
8,021 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
464 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Westminster ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has increased from 68% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)7%
29%
Graduation Rate
69%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
77%
36%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
14%
50%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,042 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,116 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$153 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$169 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,042
$15,473
Spending / Student
$21,116
$15,791
Best Westminster ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colorado Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7281 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Sherrelwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8095 Kalamath Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-5353
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-5353
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8731 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2161
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2161
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Westminster Academy For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7482 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9100 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2891
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2891
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Orchard Park Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7395 Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-2300
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-2300
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Metropolitan Arts Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2341 Sherrelwood Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1884
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1884
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Westminster High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6933 Raleigh St
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 657-3980
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 657-3980
Gr: 9-12 | 2,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Harris Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 West 75th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1721
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1721
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Fairview Pk-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7826 Fairview Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1405
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1405
Gr: PK-7 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Sunset Ridge Pk-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9451 Hooker Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 426-8907
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 426-8907
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3475 West 67th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6330 Tennyson Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 429-4090
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 429-4090
Gr: PK-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Shaw Heights Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8780 Circle Drive
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-9533
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-9533
Gr: 6-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1515.
Hidden Lake Secondary
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2600
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2600
Gr: 6-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1616.
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Lipan Street
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-8583
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-8583
Gr: PK-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Iver C. Ranum Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2401 West 80th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-9577
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-9577
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
1740 Jordan Dr
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 542-5093
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 542-5093
Gr: PK | 57 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
8030 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1560
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1560
Gr: PK | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
7125 Mariposa Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 542-5093
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 542-5093
Gr: PK | 14 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westminster ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Westminster ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 20 public schools serving 8,021 students.
What is the rank of Westminster ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Westminster ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #163 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westminster ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
77% of Westminster ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westminster ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Westminster ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Westminster ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,116 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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